Healthy News October 2024 Chiropractic Care Options for Knee Pain

Knee pain is all too common. While Fernandina Beach knee replacement surgery can offer relief, it is not without risks. According to a study by Iordache et al., predictive factors such as severe pain and limited mobility must be considered alongside potential problems like infection, device failure, and the necessity of revision surgery. More specifically, the traits of a patient likely requiring a total knee arthroplasty due to knee osteoarthritis are being a female over 65 years of age who has high erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), hypertension, and fibrinogen value (a blood-clotting protein made in the liver in response to injury, infection, and inflammation) associated with low overall KSS (knee society score) and specific KSS function values averaging 56.70. (1). Good to know! For those wanting non-surgical options, innovative treatments like those based on the Cox® Flexion Distraction Decompression technique show promise. A retrospective case series by Albano (2) highlights its potential in alleviating knee discomfort by gently decompressing the knee joint, presenting a less invasive option for those wanting to boost joint function and reduce pain. Albano treated 25 patients with knee pain. Their mean VAS (visual analog score) numbers that reflect how they rate their pain severity decreased from 7.7 to 1.8. The mean number of treatments was 5.3 over an average of 3 weeks. Acute pain patient scores decreased from 8.1 to 1.1 in 4.8 treatments in 2.4 weeks while chronic knee pain patient scores dropped from 7.5 to 2.2 in 5.4 treatments in 3.3 weeks. And the best part: no unpleasant reactions! (2) Distraction of the knee follows the same principles of Cox® Technic spinal manipulation. In simplistic terms, open the joints by stretching to reduce pain! We’re ready to talk about any knee pain you may be experiencing when we next see you at Amelia Chiropractic Clinic!

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Luigi Albano on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson  about the use of distraction principles based on The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management to reduce knee pain.

TIP OF THE MONTH: Supplement with Chondroitin Sulfate and Curcumin

You can see in the paragraph above on Fernandina Beach knee pain that an elevated ESR (sed rate) – a sign of inflammation - is a risk factor for knee replacement. Chondroitin sulfate and curcumin are two powerful allies in the battle against inflammation, especially for those suffering from conditions like knee osteoarthritis. Chondroitin sulfate has been shown to deactivate the NLRP3 inflammasome, which plays a crucial role in the inflammatory process, thereby potentially alleviating joint pain and stiffness as demonstrated by the study done by Chang and colleagues. (3) Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, is another potent anti-inflammatory agent that helps alleviate osteoarthritis symptoms by controlling the p38MAPK pathway, according to research by Wang et al. (4) These two have hope for many knee pain sufferers seeking relief from joint discomfort, helping improve mobility and quality of life. Amelia Chiropractic Clinic is ready to chat about the appropriateness of these natural compounds for you at your next visit!

Bring your knee pain (and send that of your friends and family!) to Amelia Chiropractic Clinic! We’re ready to help.

Schedule your Fernandina Beach chiropractic appointment now!

Thank you! Have a great October!

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